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The Tiger Woods Dubai signs new infrastructure contract with Al Nasr

  • United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 22 - 2009 at 11:00
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The Tiger Woods Dubai, a member of Tatweer Dubai, today announced the signing of a new agreement with UAE - based Al Nasr Contracting Company for infrastructure works at the 55 million sq ft development.

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  • Abdulla Al Gurg and Said Saade.
    Abdulla Al Gurg and Said Saade.
With a primary focus on the golfing components of the project, Nasr's scope of work will include tunnel boring and construction of a pump stations for the provision of water to the courses 3.3 million sq feet of lakes, installation of permanent irrigation lines and constructions of roads and utilities connecting residential plots with the clubhouse.

Abdulla Al Gurg, Project Director, The Tiger Woods Dubai said, "Al Nasr has a strong track record and has proven to be an invaluable partner in the development of The Tiger Woods Dubai. Quality, integrity and excellence remain central to this unique project and we are happy to have the commitment of Al Nasr as we proceed toward our goal of becoming one of the most sought after golf destinations in the world."

Said Saade, General Manager, Al Nasr Contracting said, "We are certainly pleased to be continuing our relationship with The Tiger Woods Dubai and intend to contribute key deliverables to what we are sure will be a landmark development."

Established in 1973, Al Nasr Contracting Company L.L.C. is a multi-disciplined contractor specializing in heavy civil, infrastructure, district cooling and electromechanical works. The company has a dedicated workforce of approximately 3,000 labourers and 1,000 highly trained engineers and technicians.
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About The Tiger Woods Dubai:
The Tiger Woods Dubai, a member of Tatweer, is a private residential community that will include the world's first golf course design created by Tiger Woods Design -the Al Ruwaya Golf Club.

Embodying Tiger Woods' vision of creating a spectacular, challenging golf course, Al Ruwaya, will be a 7,800 yard, par 72, 18 hole championship course with dramatic elevation changes, lush landscaping, stunning water features and an overall design that will challenge and entertain golfers of all playing abilities.

Luxurious residential and hospitality components will include 292 residences, a boutique hotel, a well-being spa, a fine dining restaurant, a professionally staffed golf academy, and the Al Ruwaya clubhouse.

The Tiger Woods Dubai will occupy an area of 55 million sq ft in Dubailand off Al Hibab Road; a 30 minute drive from Dubai's city center and the Dubai International Airport.

About Tatweer
Tatweer is a member of Dubai Holding and one of the largest and fastest growing business conglomerates in the region. Tatweer's name is synonymous with some of the most ambitious developments in Dubai and an equally extensive portfolio of prestigious projects in the pipeline.

Launched in December 2005, Tatweer owns and manages a strategic group of entities across six diverse industry verticals: Leisure and Entertainment, Commodities, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Real Estate. The operations are strategically grouped under two distinct divisions - Tatweer Dubai and Tatweer Investments.

Tatweer Dubai will focus on project development within the UAE and advance strategic long term partnerships such as Partners-Harvard Medical International; the internationally renowned golfer Tiger Woods; IRCA Global, and Universal Studios.

Tatweer Dubai's entities comprise Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Dubailand, the world's most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment destination; The Tiger Woods Dubai, the exclusive golf community home to the world's first golf course design created by Tiger Woods Design as its centrepiece; Bawadi, the largest hospitality, shopping and entertainment cluster in the world; Dubai Industrial City, a township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; IRCA Middle East, a joint venture with International Risk Control Association IRCA Global, South Africa to provide comprehensive pure risk management solutions to a wide spectrum of industries in the MENA region; Global Village, bringing together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and the Parks & Resorts DUBAILAND featuring Universal Studios DUBAILAND, Dreamworks DUBAILAND, Six Flags DUBAILAND, LEGOLAND DUBAILAND, Marvel DUBAILAND, Freej DUBAILAND and HIT Entertainment.

Tatweer Investments will drive Tatweer's foray into international markets, leveraging its synergy with leading global strategic partners. It will extend Tatweer's existing intellectual property portfolio and generate innovative IP driven investments and partnerships overseas. The entities under Tatweer Investment's portfolio include Mizin, pursuing a vision to become the real estate developer of choice in the UAE; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the premier international commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; and new businesses in the food and beverage industry forged through alliances with leading international brands.

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